People detained in Myanmar after release from scam compounds attempt an escape (apnews.com)
from RandAlThor@lemmy.ca to world@lemmy.world on 15 Apr 14:19
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A group of more than 270 some men and women, who were rescued from forced labor in scam compounds two months ago but remain in detention in Myanmar, attempted a mass escape Sunday out of fear that they may end up being sent back to prison-like compounds where they face beatings, torture and potentially even death.

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